Contemporary Issues in Communication Science and Disorders, 2012
This tutorial offers a review of the causes and effects of noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) alon... more This tutorial offers a review of the causes and effects of noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) along with signs of hearing loss in children and young adults. NIHL has been ascribed to listening to sounds or music too loud over a lengthy period of time when using personal listening devices (PLDs) such as iPods and other devices. There are also unexpected sources of NIHL, such as children's toys. NIHL is insidious, with PLD users frequently unaware of the onset and progression of this type of hearing loss. Method: A literature review, methods for identifying hearing loss, and strategies to prevent NIHL are provided. Conclusion: Guidelines for preventing NIHL are needed because many PLD users are listening too loud and too long to their PLDs. In addition, many PLD users may be unaware of additional factors that can lead to NIHL.
Contemporary Issues in Communication Science and Disorders, 2012
This tutorial offers a review of the causes and effects of noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) alon... more This tutorial offers a review of the causes and effects of noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) along with signs of hearing loss in children and young adults. NIHL has been ascribed to listening to sounds or music too loud over a lengthy period of time when using personal listening devices (PLDs) such as iPods and other devices. There are also unexpected sources of NIHL, such as children's toys. NIHL is insidious, with PLD users frequently unaware of the onset and progression of this type of hearing loss. Method: A literature review, methods for identifying hearing loss, and strategies to prevent NIHL are provided. Conclusion: Guidelines for preventing NIHL are needed because many PLD users are listening too loud and too long to their PLDs. In addition, many PLD users may be unaware of additional factors that can lead to NIHL.
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